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Example Sentences
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The joyous event is a tradition spanning over half a century.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
There is “robust empirical support for the momentum factor over domestic and global stock markets spanning up to 150 years of data,” they wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Neill was a consummate character actor, hard-working and driven by a love for his craft, with a filmography spanning decades and roles that touched countless lives.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Then it hacked the module that enforces blind obedience and embarked on a long journey to becoming human, with a full set of emotions spanning love, grief and . . . just kidding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“How could a wall spanning the kingdom be defended? There would never be enough soldiers to guard something so vast! What does this Tiger Emperor want?”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
